I LOVE THIS BOAT Yacht Description
Presented by DMA Yachting, the breathtaking charter yacht I LOVE THIS BOAT is a 145 ft motor yacht featuring a hot tub. The promiment features of I LOVE THIS BOAT are her generous space and alfresco dining areas. I LOVE THIS BOAT spends the season in the Caribbean. She was delivered by the ship builder Christensen in 2002. A comprehensive refit was completed in 2023. The expansive yacht layout features 5 generous cabins and comfortably accommodates a group of 10 guests.
I LOVE THIS BOAT is classified as a superyacht. The key part of the yacht, roomy aft deck, leads to the meticulously composed main saloon. The main saloon is a well-design space that is well-equipped and inviting for meaningful conversations and serves as a location of entertainment.
5 tasteful cabins are thoughtfully spread out for maximum privacy and comfort.
The motor yacht features 2 x 2012 MTU 1180hp Fuel Consumption: 48 gph @ 10 knots 16 gph @ 8 knots 120 gph @ 150 knots Generators: Twin Northern Lights KW 99 RPM Northern Lights KW 65 RPM engines .
Accommodation
PRIMARY SUITE (Main Deck)Upon entering the 500 sq. ft. Master Stateroom, there is an Owner office on Stbd side offering beautiful views. Walk-around King bed with Tempur-Cloud Elite mattress, 44" Samsung flat screen TV (Crestron control), surround sound, cozy lounge sofa all amongst soothing natural tones. Vanity with lighted mirror on Port Side. Forward access to en-suite His/ Hers bath separated by a large walk-in shower showcasing a beautiful waterfall feature. Master stateroom has ample closet space along with a separate walk in closet equipped with a personal washer/dryer. Safe.
BELOW DECK:
Access to the 4 below guest staterooms are lead by a spiral stairwell. ILTBโs tastefully decorated staterooms are positioned at water level offering tranquil views. Ample closet/storage space in all staterooms. ILTB proudly offers Molton Brown bath products for each guest.
GUEST STATEROOM #1
Features a walk around Queen size bed with Tempur-Cloud Elite mattress, 44" Samsung flat screen TV (Crestron control) . En-suite bath features a large shower, single sink, toilet. Safe.
GUEST STATEROOM #2
Features a walk around Queen size bed with Tempur-Cloud Elite mattress, 44" Samsung flat screen TV (Crestron control). En-suite bath features a large shower, single sink, toilet. Safe.
GUEST STATEROOM #3
Features twin beds with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, 41" Samsung flat screen TV (Crestron control) . En-suite bath features a large shower, single sink, toilet. Safe.
GUEST STATEROOM #4
Features twin beds with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, 41" Samsung flat screen TV (Crestron control) . En-suite bath features a large shower, single sink, toilet. Safe.
What is the cabin arrangement of I LOVE THIS BOAT?
- 1 Master cabin
- 2 VIP cabins
- 4 Single cabins
I LOVE THIS BOAT

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Weekly price:
$140,000 - $160,000Low Season | High Season
- Length: 145'
- # of Guests: 10
- # of Cabins: 5
- # of Crew: 7
- Builder: Christensen
- Consumption: 48 US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 10
- Max. Speed: 15
- Built Year: 2002
- Refit: 2023
- Turnaround: 72 Hour

Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a motor yacht like I LOVE THIS BOAT, the expected APA is 25% to 40% of the charter price ($35,000 - $56,000), making the charter cost $175,000 to $196,000. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
I LOVE THIS BOAT Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 280,000USD to 320,000USD | 56,000USD to 96,000USD | 336,000USD to 416,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 140,000USD to 160,000USD | 28,000USD to 48,000USD | 168,000USD to 208,000USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 70,000USD to 80,000USD | 14,000USD to 24,000USD | 84,000USD to 104,000USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days
(3). Boat policy might differ. 140,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 70,000USD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: USD140,000
High season rate: USD160,000
Special earlyโbooking rates until August 31:
โข $ 135,000/week (low season)
โข $ 150,000/week (Christmas & New Yearโs week)
***DAY CHARTERS***
$25,000 plus 4% Bahamas Taxes, plus 10% VAT, plus 20% crew gratuity for up to 12 guests.
(20% mandatory crew gratuity โ needs to be collected at the time of contract FOR DAY CHARTERS ONLY)
*Rate includes:
- 8 hour cruise
- Continental Breakfast, Surf and Turf Lunch, Snacks, Open Bar and Beverages for up to 12 guests. (house wines, beer and standard liquor โ no premium brands)
- Dockage at Marina is also included, but transportation from the hotel to the marina is the charterer's expense.
-33' (9.1m) Boston Whaler
TERM CHARTERS: Weekly Rate plus 35% APA plus 4% Bahamas Taxes plus 10% Bahamas VAT
Special earlyโbooking rates until August 31:
โข $ 135,000/week (low season)
โข $ 150,000/week (Christmas & New Yearโs week)
***DAY CHARTERS***
$25,000 plus 4% Bahamas Taxes, plus 10% VAT, plus 20% crew gratuity for up to 12 guests.
(20% mandatory crew gratuity โ needs to be collected at the time of contract FOR DAY CHARTERS ONLY)
*Rate includes:
- 8 hour cruise
- Continental Breakfast, Surf and Turf Lunch, Snacks, Open Bar and Beverages for up to 12 guests. (house wines, beer and standard liquor โ no premium brands)
- Dockage at Marina is also included, but transportation from the hotel to the marina is the charterer's expense.
-33' (9.1m) Boston Whaler
TERM CHARTERS: Weekly Rate plus 35% APA plus 4% Bahamas Taxes plus 10% Bahamas VAT
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
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18โ (5.4m) Novurania with 115hp
Water Slide (2017) -- Quick launch of less than an 1hr!
2x two-person wave runners
2x seabobs
2x SUPs
2x tandem kayaks
2x hobie pedal/sail kayaks
Snorkeling gear
1 set adult waterskis with one slalom
Wakeboard
Inflatable waverunner dock for both waverunners
2x Fiesta Islands for eight persons
Towable toys
FISHING:
- Fishing equipment with professional guide in crew
BEACH:
- Beach set up and sand toys for beach picnics
* Rendezvous Diving only
Crew Information
Captain: Chad Harlan
Captain : Chad Harlan
Born June 30, 1972, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Chadwick โChadโ Harlan spent his childhood splitting time between city streets and the country roads of South Carolinaโracing bicycles and motorcycles by day, and learning to sail with his father by age 12. Early regattas on the lakes of NC, SC, and Georgia ignited his passion for both racing monohulls and offshore adventures; at 17, he completed his first Kalua Cup offshore race out of Clearwater, Florida. After earning his USCG 200/500-ton Masterโs credential, STCW certification, and a PADI Rescue Diver ticketโalongside some college studiesโChad pursued a successful career as a carpenter and project manager in San Diego, all while cruising the U.S. West Coast on a family sailboat. Twenty-one years ago, he and his wife traded shore-based life for charter yachting, launching a voyage thatโs taken him across six vessels and thousands of nautical miles.
As Captain, Chad brings calm decisiveness and expert seamanship to every passage. His rรฉsumรฉ includes command of I Love This Boat, Pegasus IX, Brandi Wine, Captiva, Zingara, and Pure Puurโeach charter operation underpinned by his high-standard leadership, meticulous navigation, and genuine love of hosting. Onboard duties range from helm and watchโkeeping to guest briefings, safety drills, and coordinating deck and interior teams. Fluent in English and backed by decades of hands-on experience, Chad ensures that every detailโfrom docking procedures to day-to-day vessel maintenanceโis executed with precision and professionalism.
Off duty, Chad is an avid motorcyclist and world traveler who finds joy in the journey as much as the destination. Whether plotting an over-landing route through Australiaโs Outback or exploring the wild sealife of the Pacific Northwest, he thrives on new experiences and stories worth sharing. He loves swapping travel tales with guests over sunset cocktails and teaching them the thrill of two wheels whenever the opportunity arises. His ultimate goal? To keep โpushingโ boundariesโseeking fresh adventures at sea and on land, while crafting charter experiences so memorable that guests return year after year.
First Mate: Justin Brink
Born in Olathe, Kansas on September 17, 1984, Justin Brinkโknown simply as โJustinโโfound his true home on the water after moving with his family to Cooper City, Florida. Growing up the youngest of two in a community that revolved around sports and the outdoors, he honed his competitive spirit on the ice hockey rink and golf course, all while fishing and boating South Floridaโs canals. A natural problem-solver with an artistโs eye, he also pursued photography and fine art alongside his early mechanical curiosities.
Justin launched his yachting career in 2005, driven by a love of travel and seamanship. Over the past 20 years heโs served aboard some of the worldโs most prestigious vesselsโincluding M/Y Rassels (200โฒ Feadship), Detroit Eagle (153โฒ Feadship), Aquarius (200โฒ Amels), Madsummer, TV, and Quattrolle (all 257โ288โฒ Lรผrssen yachts). A USCG-credentialed Master (100 GRT) and Mate (200 GRT), he holds STCW, AEC1, ENG1, PDSD, and PADI Rescue Diver certifications. As First Officer on I Love This Boat, Justin oversees navigation and bridge watches, safety drills, deck operations, and the training and mentorship of junior crew. His decades of experience and meticulous attention to detail ensure every passage is executed flawlessly.
Off duty, Justin channels his passion into photography, live-music events, museum explorations, and a competitive round of golf or hockey whenever he can. Heโs an accomplished storytellerโon camera and offโand delights in teaching guests to capture memories ashore and afloat. His goal is to earn his captainโs stripes on smaller vessels, strike the perfect work-life balance, and eventually transition into yacht brokerage. Above all, Justin strives to give every charter guest โan experience of a lifetimeโโwhere seamless professionalism meets genuine warmth, and the only limit is the horizon.
First Mate: Steve Gondusky
Born August 3, 1971 in the sailing capital of the worldโRhode IslandโSteven Gondusky โSteveโ grew up with the ocean as his back door. By age 12 heโd already taken command of family dinghies, and weekends were spent windsurfing, skateboarding, downhill skiingโand sprinting to Brown University track-camp medals in the 100 m and 800 m dashes. After a brief foray into mechanical engineering studies, Steve knew he belonged at sea: in 2000 he launched a career thatโs spanned 25 years, seven of which have been aboard charter yachts.
Armed with a degree in Marine Systems Engineering, ABYC certifications in electrical and refrigeration, a USCG DDE 4000 endorsement, STCW (advanced firefighting & fast rescue), VPDSD, and ENG1 medical clearance, Steve is the go-to problem-solver below decks. As Engineer on I Love This Boat, he keeps every system hummingโfrom electronics and reefers to watermakers and hydraulicsโwhile donning a โcan-doโ attitude and pitching in wherever needed. His positive energy and willingness to lend a hand to every department ensure the yacht is always in better shape than when he arrived.
When heโs off duty, youโll find Steve honing his martial-arts belt ranks, tinkerยญing on invention prototypes, or planning adventures with his young daughter. Heโs an accomplished scuba diver, martial-arts coach, and marine technician who loves teaching everything from watersports techniques to electrical troubleshooting. Whether heโs swapping travel tales from the Bahamas, Mediterranean, New England, Pacific, or his favorite charters in the Bahamas and BVI, Steveโs mission is the same: to leave guests feeling relaxed, inspired to explore beyond their expectations, and eager to return. His guiding mantra? Kaizenโโstrive for the bestโโbecause on land or sea, continuous improvement makes every voyage extraordinary.
Deckhand: Christie Baldi
Born on August 17, 1996, just outside Boston in a tight-knit maritime community, Christine Baldiโknown simply as Christieโgrew up with saltwater in her veins. From winning youth racing regattas between the ages of 8 and 16 to exploring tidepools along New Englandโs shores, her childhood was defined by a deep curiosity for the sea and its wonders. After earning a BA in Environmental Sustainability and spending five seasons as a deckhand in commercial maritime fueling, Christie spent three years in environmental legal compliance within the cell-tower industryโonly to realize that her true passion lay aboard the waves. Seven months ago, she returned to her first love, joining M/Y I Love This Boat as Mate and embracing yacht life full-time.
Armed with a USCG Master 100-Ton Captainโs License, unlimited Radar Observer endorsement, Commercial Assistance Towing, Powerboat Level 2, FCC Marine Radio Operator credentials, and full STCW certification (including firefighting, survival, CPR, and first aid), Christie brings both professionalism and genuine enthusiasm to her role. She oversees all deck and exterior maintenanceโfrom line handling and tender ops to meticulous hull careโworking alongside relief mates to deepen her charter-protocol expertise. Her greatest asset is an unwavering work ethic: she approaches every project with pride, a positive attitude, and a readiness to collaborate across departments, ensuring I Love This Boat gleams inside and out.
When sheโs off-watch, youโll find Christie diving beneath the surface, hiking rugged trails, or birdwatching coastal sanctuaries. An avid knitter and crocheter, she delights in teaching guests how to craft their own keepsakes or sharing insights into local ecosystems. Whether guiding guests through crystal-clear Exumas waters, recalling fond memories of OโBrienโs Cay in the Bahamas, or marveling at Milford Soundโs glacier-carved fjords, Christie aims to leave every charter with an experience of a lifetimeโfilled with adventure, wonder, and lasting joy. She lives by her favorite adage:
โWe cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.โ
Chef: Coming Soon
Chief Stew: Nadia Fourie
Nadia was born and raised on a farm in a small-town community close to Cape Town called Caledon. Growing up in a family that traveled to different destinations in South Africa and Namibia for vacation, she developed a wanderlust. She started exploring the world by working as a Spa therapist on Cruise liners for two years after completing her studies in Somatology in
Stellenbosch. She changed to the yachting industry and have been working as a Stewardess for the last three years. She has traveled in the Baltic, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Bahamas while working abroad. In her free time, she likes hiking, socializing, exploring and reading. She strives to deliver the best service and making sure guests enjoy their time onboard.
Second Stewardess: Zoe Hughes
Zoe moved to South Florida four years ago from the San Fransisco Bay Area, where she was born and raised. While working at an aquatic robotics company, she discovered the opportunity that yachting presented for her life. After 6 months of saving, she quickly moved to Fort Lauderdale, passed her maritime training courses, and joined her first vessel, M/Y Lady S. A majority of her travels have been throughout Central America, even venturing through the Panama Canal a few times aboard M/Y Seaquest. Here she discovered her passion for immersing herself in local cultures, cuisines, and traditions.